Male chastity apparatus, method, and system

ABSTRACT

A male chastity system comprises a housing and a partial ring configured for placement behind the scrotum of the user. The partial ring contains a gap. A bridge bridges the gap by attaching to the partial ring at first and second attachment points. The bridge comprises a rear portion and a front portion, and the partial ring and the bridge collectively form a ring. Guide pins extend at least partially through the rear bridge portion, attachment points, front bridge portion, and housing. A locking pin extends through the bridge and housing, a spacer on the locking pin spacing the housing from the ring, and a lock is applied to the locking pin.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of, and claims priority from,application Ser. No. 11/567,040, entitled “Male Chastity Apparatus,Method, and System” filed on Dec. 5, 2006 and issued as U.S. Pat. No.7,578,296, for Frank and Doris Miller.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to chastity devices, and more particularly tomale chastity apparatuses, methods, and systems.

2. Description of the Related Art

Chastity devices have a long and storied history, some forms of themdating back millennia. While female chastity devices are more common,male chastity devices have also been manufactured and used for sometime. Generally, a device of this type is installed and locked onto aman's genitals, with the key or other device or method for unlocking itgenerally being held by the man's sexual partner, ensuring that the manengages in no sexual activity except with the key holder.

Female chastity devices are generally easier to conceive of andmanufacture than their male counterparts, since they have the relativelysimple goal of preventing penetration and deal with the relativelysimple external female anatomy. Male chastity devices, at leasteffective ones, have proven to be more difficult to create given theexternal nature of male genitalia. Prior art devices have often provento be wildly complicated, requiring belts, straps, harnesses, even rigidpants and suspenders. They often require large, unwieldy attachments tothe penis and testicles, making them cumbersome, unsightly—even beneathclothing—and uncomfortable for the user. Further complications arisefrom the need to provide an outlet for urination.

From the foregoing discussion, it should be apparent that a need existsfor a male chastity device that is effective, unobtrusive, andcomfortable for the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has been developed in response to the presentstate of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems andneeds in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currentlyavailable male chastity devices and systems. Accordingly, the presentinvention has been developed to provide an apparatus, method, and systemfor male chastity that overcome many or all shortcomings in the art.

In one aspect of the invention, a male chastity apparatus includes ahousing configured to contain the penis of a user and a partial ringconfigured for placement behind the scrotum. The partial ring contains agap, and a bridge configured to bridge the gap of the partial ring isprovided. The partial ring and the bridge collectively form a ring. Aconnector disposed between the ring and the housing rigidly attaches thering to the housing.

In an embodiment of the invention, the ring is approximately cylindricaland its lower portion is relatively thin compared to its upper portion,the ring's thickness gradually changing from its lower to its upperportion. The bridge may include a rear bridge piece and a front bridgepiece configured to abut each other. The partial ring comprises firstand second mounts, and the rear and front bridge pieces configuredengage the first and second mounts.

In a further aspect of the invention, a male chastity apparatus isprepared by a process comprising providing a partial ring and a bridgeconfigured to convert the partial ring to a complete ring. A housing isprovided to house the penis of a user, the housing including a firsthousing half and a second housing half, each housing half having anedge. The first housing half edge has a plurality of protrusions, andthe second housing half edge has a plurality of depressions. The edgesof the first and second housing halves are placed in abutting engagementand joined, with the edges being disposed approximately in a verticalplane and the protrusions extending into the depressions. In oneembodiment, the edges of the first and second housing halves are plasticand joined through sonic welding.

In a further aspect of the invention, a method of facilitating malechastity includes placing a partial ring beneath the penis and behindthe scrotum of a user, attaching a bridge to the partial ring to createa complete ring around the penis, placing the penis into a housing,spacing the housing from the ring by a predetermined distance toaccommodate the scrotum, connecting the housing to the ring whilemaintaining the spacing between the housing and the ring, and lockingthe housing in place.

Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, orsimilar language does not imply that all of the features and advantagesthat may be realized with the present invention should be or are in anysingle embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to thefeatures and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature,advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodimentis included in at least one embodiment of the present invention.Discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language,throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to thesame embodiment.

The described features, advantages, and characteristics of the inventionmay be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Oneskilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention may bepracticed without one or more of the specific features or advantages ofa particular embodiment. In other instances, additional features andadvantages may be recognized in certain embodiments that may not bepresent in all embodiments of the invention. These features andadvantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent fromthe following description and appended claims, or may be learned by thepractice of the invention as set forth hereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order that the advantages of the invention will be readilyunderstood, a more particular description of the invention will berendered by reference to specific embodiments illustrated in theappended drawings, which depict only typical embodiments of theinvention and are not to be considered limiting of its scope, in which:

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of one embodiment of a male chastityapparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of the male chastity apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 1B is a rear elevational view of the male chastity apparatus ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 1C is a front elevational view of the male chastity apparatus ofFIG. 1;

FIG. 1D is a cross-sectional view along line 1D-1D of FIG. 1C;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of an embodiment of a housing used ina male chastity apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view along line 2A-2A of FIG. 2;

FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view along line 2B-2B of FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a ring and guide pinsused in a male chastity apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 3A is a side elevational view of the ring and guide pins of FIG. 3;

FIG. 3B is a front elevational view of the ring and guide pins of FIG.3;

FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view along line 3C-3C of FIG. 3B;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the ring and guide pins of FIG. 3, withthe front bridge piece removed;

FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view of the partial ring piece andrear bridge piece of the ring of FIG. 3;

FIG. 4B is a front elevational view of the partial ring piece;

FIG. 4C is a side elevational view of the partial ring piece;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a rear bridge piece andguide pins used in a male chastity apparatus according to the presentinvention;

FIG. 5A is a front elevational view of the rear bridge piece and guidepins of FIG. 7;

FIG. 5B is a view along line 7B-7B of FIG. 7A;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a spacer used in a malechastity apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 6A is a front elevational view of the spacer of FIG. 5;

FIG. 6B is a side elevational view of the spacer of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a locking pin used in amale chastity apparatus according to the present invention;

FIG. 7A is a side elevational view of the locking pin of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating an embodiment of amethod of ensuring male chastity according to the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a schematic flow chart diagram illustrating an embodiment of amethod of preparing a male chastity apparatus according to the presentinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “anembodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature,structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodimentis included in at least one embodiment of the present invention.Appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” andsimilar language throughout this specification may, but do notnecessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

The described features, structures, or characteristics of the inventionmay be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Inthe following description, numerous specific details are provided toprovide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. Oneskilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the inventionmay be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or withother methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances,well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown ordescribed in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.

Referring first to FIGS. 1-1D, an embodiment of a male chastity device100 according to the present invention comprises a ring 110, a housing120, guide pins 130, a locking pin 140, a spacer 150, and a lock 160.

The ring 110 is configured to be placed around the user's penis behindthe scrotum. In one embodiment, the ring 110 is large enough, i.e., ofsufficient diameter, to ensure the user's comfort, but small enough toensure that, once placed, it cannot be removed without unlocking andremoving the lock 160 or damaging the device 100. The housing 120, whichis configured to house the penis of the user, attaches to the ring 110with the guide pins 130 and locking pin 140. The spacer 150 provides aspace 170 between the ring 110 and housing 120 to accommodate thescrotum, and may be adjusted (through the use of spacers 150 ofdiffering lengths) to be wide enough for comfort but not so wide thatthe user can withdraw the penis from the housing. The device 100 isdesigned to allow the testicles of the user to hang below the space 170,between the ring 110 and housing 120.

The housing 120 includes a primary casing 122 and flange 124. The guidepins 130 and locking pin 140 extend through the flange 124. The bail 162of the lock 160 is attached to the front end of the locking pin 140. Inone embodiment, there is little or no play of the housing 120 betweenthe spacer 150 and bail 162, i.e., the spacer 150 and bail 162 hold thehousing 120 snugly between them.

The lock 160 can be a standard metal lock, whose combination is knownonly to or whose key is held by the user's sexual partner. Other locksare also within the scope of the invention, so long as they aresufficient to prevent the locking pin from moving more than a minimalamount relative to the housing 120 and ring 110, thus preventingexpansion of the space 170 and preventing the user from removing hispenis from the housing 120 without unlocking or damaging the device 100.Disposable plastic locks or loops may be used, preventing sexualactivity without cutting the plastic lock or loop. Such an alternativecan be useful to prevent embarrassment for users passing through metaldetectors in airports or the like.

In use, the device 100 as a whole is generally oriented slightlydownwardly, following the natural contours of the body, contributing tothe comfort of the user as well as making the device less obtrusivebeneath clothing. The housing 120 is shaped and oriented to accommodatethe penis of the user while the penis is in a flaccid state.

In one embodiment, most components of the device 100, particularly thehousing 120, are manufactured of polycarbonate or similarly rigidplastic material, which can be clear or colored. Some, such as the guidepins 130 and locking pin 140, may be manufactured of acrylic.

The housing 120 comprises an elongated at least partial enclosureconfigured to extend along at least a portion of a length of a user'spenis to prevent physical sexual stimulation of the penis and prevent itfrom reaching a sexually excited state. Should the user receive visualor other sexually oriented stimuli, the rigidity, shape, and orientationof the housing 120 will create discomfort corresponding to the degree ofphysical change in the penis, forcing the user to separate himself fromthe stimuli and/or otherwise take steps to neutralize its effect on him.

Referring now to FIGS. 2-2B, the housing 120 comprises, as noted above,a primary casing 122 and flange 124. In one embodiment, the casing 122is shaped approximately like a penis in a flaccid state, including ahead 131 and shaft 132. Other shapes are possible, so long as the casing122 does not allow a large degree of penis expansion or movement.

A urinal passage 121 is disposed at the front end of the head 131 toallow urination while the device 100 is being worn. The urinal passage121 is relatively small to prohibit manipulation or freedom of movementof the penis.

A series of holes or passages 123 are disposed around the shaft 132 nearthe rear open end 125 of the housing 120. The passages 123 are elongatedand parallel in one embodiment, but other shapes, arrangements, andplacements are within the scope of the invention and will be apparent tothose skilled in the art in light of this disclosure. The holes 123allow for cleaning and other hygienic procedures (such as lubrication,to make the device 100 more comfortable to wear) while the device 100 isin use.

The flange 124 of the housing contains a central locking pin passage 125for accommodation of the locking pin 140, and includes a larger,recessed portion 125 a to accommodate the spacer 150. The locking pinpassage 125 and recessed portion 125 a are oval in cross section in oneembodiment to prevent rotation of the locking pin 140 and commensuratemovement of the lock 160. The flange 124 also contains guide pinpassages 127 for accommodation of the guide pins 130. The placement ofthe holes 125 and 127, along with the placement of the locking pin 140and guide pins 130, may be varied from the embodiment shown, as will beapparent to those skilled in the art in light of this disclosure.

The housing 120 comprises two primary components, halves 120 a and 120b, shown particularly in FIGS. 2A and 2B, respectively. The housinghalves 120 a and 120 b are mirror images of each other in oneembodiment, their edges 126 a and 126 b being placed in abuttingengagement along a vertical plane and forming a vertical joint 128, asshown in FIG. 2, and a cavity configured to receive the penis of theuser. In one embodiment, a number of depressions or grooves 133 areformed on the edge 126 a of the housing half 120 a, and correspondingprotrusions 134 are formed on the edge 126 b of the housing half 120 b,with the protrusions 134 being shaped and placed to fit snugly into thedepressions 133 when the edges 126 a and 126 b are placed together. Suchan arrangement helps prevent slippage and lateral movement of the halves120 a and 120 b relative to each other.

The halves 120 a and 120 b may be joined together along the joint 128through sonic welding, including high-frequency, ultra-sonic, and othertypes of sonic welding, or other method sufficient to ensure theintegrity of the housing 120. The joint 128 may be disposed in avertical plane to minimize user discomfort arising from imperfections oredges that may be found on the joint 128. Other ways of constructing andforming the housing 120 are within the scope of the invention, as willbe apparent to those skilled in the art in light of this disclosure.

Referring now to FIGS. 3-3C and 4-4C, an embodiment of the ring 110comprises a partial ring 111, which in one embodiment is a partialannulus, i.e., an annulus that does not extend completely in a circle,leaving a gap 112 (FIGS. 4A and 4B) and ends 113. In one embodiment, theends 113 are smaller extensions of the partial ring 111, and containpassages 114 to accommodate passage of the guide pins 130. The ends 113form mounts upon which a bridge may be attached to the partial ring 111.

The gap 112 is bridged by a rear bridge piece 115 a and front bridgepiece 115 b, which collectively form a bridge 115 which bridges the gap112. Each bridge piece 115 a and 115 b has smaller extending ends 116,which mate with the partial ring ends 113. The ends 116 of the outerbridge piece 115 b contain passages which align with the passages 114when the ends 116 and 113 are mated, forming attachment points andallowing passage of the guide pins 130. The ends 116 and 113 may each beconsidered attachment points. The ends 116 of the inner bridge piece 115a contain depressions or holes rather than through passages, as furtherdescribed below, though through passages are also within the scope ofthe invention. The gap 112 and corresponding bridge 115 may be larger orsmaller, longer or shorter, while remaining within the scope of theinvention.

In one embodiment, the ends 116 and 113 are shaped such that they fitsnugly together and collectively do not substantially change thecross-sectional shape and size of the ring 110 as it transitions fromthe partial ring 111 to the bridge 115. Differing sizes and shapes maybe used and are within the scope of the invention, though they may causesome discomfort to users of the device 100.

A locking pin passage 117, oval-shaped in cross section in oneembodiment, is disposed through the rear and front bridge pieces 115 aand 115 b. Each bridge piece or portion 115 a and 115 b contains arecess 118 a and 118 b, respectively (FIG. 3C), the recess 118 aaccommodating the head of the locking pin 140 and the recess 118 baccommodating the spacer 150, each of which fit snugly into theirrespective recesses in one embodiment. Recessing the head of the lockingpin 140 contributes to the comfort of the user.

The ring 110 can be shaped as a toroid (doughnut) or take other shapeswhile remaining within the scope of the invention, as will be apparentto those skilled in the art in light of this disclosure. When seen fromthe front or rear (as in FIG. 3B, showing an approximately circularconfiguration), the ring 110 can be in the shape of a square, diamond,or other shape, though user comfort may be compromised.

As shown, the ring 110 is approximately cylindrical, i.e., circular whenseen from the front or rear (FIG. 3B), with an outer wall 171 and innerwall 172 and side walls 173, and approximately rectangular in crosssection at any point along the ring. In accordance with the overallshape of the ring 110, the bridge 115 is somewhat curved. Oval,circular, or other cross-sectional shapes are also within the scope ofthe invention.

The ring 110 may be uniform or varied in cross-sectional size. In theembodiment shown, the ring's cross-sectional size is smaller, i.e., thecylinder is thinner, at the lower portion of the ring 110, with theupper portion being larger in cross section, i.e., the cylinder beingthicker. Making the ring 110 thinner at its lower portion helps preventinterference with the user's testicles, contributing to comfort, whilethe thicker upper portion contributes to strength, particularlyimportant in the embodiment shown since the bridge 115 connects to thepartial ring 111 at the upper portion of the ring 110. In oneembodiment, the thickness of the ring 110 changes gradually from thelower portion to the upper portion to avoid sharp edges or angles thatmight prove uncomfortable for the user.

Referring now to FIGS. 5-5B, the rear bridge piece 115 a contains holes119, which extend partially through the rear bridge piece 115 a,allowing the guide pins 130 to be set and, in one embodiment, glued,into the rear bridge piece 115 a. Rearwardly protruding bulges 174(FIGS. 5B, 3A, 3C) provide structural stability to the rear bridge piece115 a in the area of the holes 119.

Referring now to FIGS. 6-6B, the spacer 150 comprises a cylinder and isapproximately oval as seen from the front or rear. Referring to FIGS. 7and 7A, the locking pin 140 is oval in cross-section in one embodiment,with a head 141 and shaft 142. A passage 143 is disposed in the end ofthe shaft 142 opposite the head 141 to accommodate the bail 162 of thelock 160.

The schematic flow chart diagrams that follow are generally set forth aslogical flow chart diagrams. As such, the depicted order and labeledsteps are indicative of one embodiment of the presented method. Othersteps and methods may be conceived that are equivalent in function,logic, or effect to one or more steps, or portions thereof, of theillustrated method. Additionally, the format and symbols employed areprovided to explain the logical steps of the method and are understoodnot to limit the scope of the method. Although various arrow types andline types may be employed in the flow chart diagrams, they areunderstood not to limit the scope of the corresponding method. Somearrows or other connectors may be used to indicate only the logical flowof the method. For instance, an arrow may indicate a waiting ormonitoring period of unspecified duration between enumerated steps ofthe depicted method. Additionally, the order in which a particularmethod occurs may or may not strictly adhere to the order of thecorresponding steps shown.

FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a method 800 of ensuring malechastity according to the present invention. The device 100 describedabove may be used in the method 800.

The method 800 begins in block 805, and in block 810 a partial ring suchas the partial ring 111 is placed beneath or on the side of the penisand behind the scrotum of the user. In block 815 a bridge such as thebridge 115 is attached to the partial ring to form a complete ring. Ifthe bridge 115 is used in the method 800, the rear bridge piece 115 amay be placed in position relative to the partial ring 111 such that theends 116 of the rear bridge piece 115 a engage with the ends 113 of thepartial ring 111. The guide pins 130 may then be inserted through thepassages 114 of the partial ring 111 and into the holes 119 of the rearbridge piece 115 a. In another embodiment, the guide pins 130 are setinto the holes 119 before the rear bridge piece 115 a is placed intoposition on the partial ring 111, such that the piece 115 a is placedonto the partial ring 111 by inserting the guide pins 130 through thepassages 114.

The front bridge piece 115 b may then be slid onto the guide rods 130until its ends 116 engage with the ends 113 of the partial ring 111 andthe rear and front bridge pieces abut each other and form a completebridge 115. Alternatively, only one of the bridge pieces 115 a or 115 bmay be used to form a bridge, or a single piece of other shape may beused as a bridge. The bridge may also be formed of more than twocomponents. The locking pin 140 may then be inserted through the bridge115.

In block 820 a housing such as the housing 120 is placed on the user'spenis, in block 825 the housing is spaced from a ring such as the ring110, and in block 830 the housing is connected to the ring. If thedevice 100 is used in the method 800, the housing 120 may be slid ontothe guide rods 130 via the holes 127, with the locking pin 140 extendingthrough the hole 125 and the spacer 150 disposed on the locking pin 140between the ring 110 and housing flange 124. Different lengths ofspacers 150 and locking pins 140 may be used according to the particularuser's anatomy, long enough to ensure comfort of the scrotum but shortenough to ensure against removal of the penis from the housing casing122 through the gap 170. Guide pins 130 of commensurate length may beused. Alternatively, or in conjunction, guide pins 130 of excess lengthmay be shortened by cutting.

In block 835 the housing is locked into position, such as by placing thebail 162 of the lock 160 through the passage 143 of the locking pin 140.In one embodiment, the components of the device used in the method 800are fitted snugly against each other to reduce or eliminate play betweencomponents. In block 840 the method 800 ends.

FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of preparing or manufacturing thedevice 100 according to a method 900 according to the present invention.As shown, the method 900 begins in block 905. In block 910 a partialring and bridge such as the partial ring 111 and bridge 115 are providedas described above. In block 915 the housing halves 120 a and 120 b areprovided, and in block 920 the housing halves 120 a and 120 b are placedagainst each other in abutting engagement along an approximatelyvertical plane and forming the vertical joint 128, as shown in FIG. 2.In one embodiment, the depressions or grooves 133 on the edge 126 a ofthe housing half 120 a and corresponding protrusions 134 on the edge 126b of the housing half 120 b are placed together.

In block 925 the halves 120 a and 120 b are joined together along thejoint 128 such as through sonic welding or through other methodsufficient to ensure the integrity of the housing 120. The method 900ends in block 930.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms withoutdeparting from its spirit or essential characteristics. The describedembodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrativeand not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicatedby the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. Allchanges which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of theclaims are to be embraced within their scope.

1. A male chastity apparatus comprising: a housing having an elongatedat least partial enclosure configured to extend along at least asubstantial portion of a length of a penis of a user; a partial ringconfigured for placement behind the scrotum of the user, the partialring containing a gap; a removable bridge configured to bridge the gapof the partial ring, the partial ring and the bridge collectivelyforming a ring when the removable bridge is engaged with the partialring, wherein the bridge and the partial ring comprise separatecomponents; a connector disposed between the ring and the housing, theconnector rigidly attaching the ring to the housing.
 2. The apparatus ofclaim 1, wherein the ring is approximately cylindrical.
 3. The apparatusof claim 2, wherein the ring comprises a relatively thin lower portionand a relatively thick upper portion, the ring gradually changingthickness between the lower portion and the upper portion.
 4. Theapparatus of claim 1, wherein the bridge comprises a rear bridge pieceand a front bridge piece configured to abut each other, and the partialring comprises first and second mounts, the rear and front bridge piecesconfigured to engage the first and second mounts.
 5. The apparatus ofclaim 4, wherein the connector comprises first and second guide pins,the first guide pin being inserted into the rear bridge piece andpassing through the first mount, the front bridge piece, and thehousing, and the second guide pin being inserted into the rear bridgepiece and passing through the second mount, the front bridge piece, andthe housing.
 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the connectorcomprises a locking pin configured to pass through the bridge and thehousing, with a front portion disposed on the front side of the housing,the locking pin further configured to receive a lock on the frontportion, the apparatus further comprising a spacer disposed on thelocking pin between the bridge and the housing.
 7. The apparatus ofclaim 6, wherein the locking pin comprises a head and a shaft, at leastone of the head and the shaft having an oval-shaped cross-section, andwherein the locking pin head is recessed into the inner bridge piece,and wherein the spacer is recessed into the bridge and the housing. 8.The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the housing comprises a first primaryhousing component and a second primary housing component, the first andsecond components abutting each other along an approximately verticalplane, the first and second components together forming a cavityconfigured to receive the penis of the user.
 9. The apparatus of claim8, further comprising a plurality of protrusions disposed on the firsthousing component and a plurality of depressions disposed on the secondhousing component, the protrusions engaging with the depressions as thefirst and second housing components abut each other.
 10. The apparatusof claim 1, wherein the connector comprises a shaft disposed through thehousing and at least partially through the ring.
 11. The apparatus ofclaim 1, wherein the housing comprises an approximately penis-shapedcasing, the casing comprising an rear end and an front end, and furthercomprising a plurality of holes disposed approximately uniformly aroundthe casing near the rear end.
 12. A male chastity system, the systemcomprising: a housing comprising a casing configured to contain thepenis of a user and a flange attached to the casing; a partial ringconfigured for placement behind the scrotum of the user, the partialring containing a gap and a first attachment point and a secondattachment point; a bridge that is separate from the partial ring andconfigured to bridge the gap of the partial ring by attaching to thepartial ring at the first and second attachment points, the bridgecomprising a rear portion and a front portion, the partial ring and thebridge collectively forming a ring; a first guide pin attached to therear bridge portion and extending through the first attachment point,through the front bridge portion, and through the flange; a second guidepin attached to the rear bridge portion and extending through the secondattachment point, through the front bridge portion, and through theflange; a locking pin disposed through the bridge and through theflange, a front portion of the locking pin disposed on the front side ofthe housing; a spacer disposed on the locking pin between the bridge andthe flange; a lock disposed on the front portion of the locking pin. 13.The system of claim 12, wherein the ring is approximately cylindrical.14. The system of claim 13, wherein the ring is relatively thin awayfrom the bridge and relatively thick at the bridge.
 15. The system ofclaim 12, wherein at least a portion of the locking pin is oval in crosssection.